The Philadelphia Intellectual Property Law Association (PIPLA) is a longstanding professional organization composed of intellectual property attorneys, practitioners, and law student affiliates, primarily serving the Greater Philadelphia region. PIPLA is dedicated to fostering the development, understanding, and practice of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Through regular meetings, sponsored continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities, networking events, and the submission of amicus briefs, PIPLA provides a platform for meaningful dialogue, legal scholarship, and professional growth. The organization also supports mentorship and student engagement, helping to cultivate the next generation of IP law professionals.
Founded in 1923, PIPLA is one of the oldest intellectual property law associations in the United States. Since its inception, it has remained committed to promoting the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and collegiality within the IP law community. Today, PIPLA continues to serve as a vital resource and advocate for those who protect and advance innovation, creativity, and intellectual property rights.

President
30 South 17th Street, 18th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel (215) 255-9144
Fax (215) 568-6499
President-Elect
1635 Market Street, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel (215) 567-2010
Fax (215) 751-1142
Vice-President
30 South 17th Street, 18th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel (215) 255-9125
Fax (215) 568-6499
pgriffin@vklaw.com
Two Commerce Square
2001 Market Street, Suite 2800
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel (302)-394-6022
Fax (215) 965-1331
Treasurer
2222 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel (215) 963-5454
Fax (215) 963-5001
EDWARD T. LA BARR
(2024-2026)
JOSHUA D. SCHMID
(2024-2026)
MICHAEL BARBOUN
(2025-2027)
WILLIAM P.W. KEHOE
(2025-2027)
EVAN MUCHA
(2025-2027)
ANDREW J. KOOPMAN
(PAST PRESIDENT)